Planner
City of Longwood
February 16, 2015
Professional Area:
Community Development and Redevelopment
Experience:
3-5 years
Fax:
407/260-3469
Location:
Longwood, FL
Planner
The City of Longwood in sunny Florida (pop 13,000+), located just north of Orlando, seeks a development/redevelopment review planner. The City is located on Central Florida’s new commuter rail system and as a result we have seen an increase in project applications, along with a desire to promote multi-modal transportation, mixed use, transit oriented development and the creation of dynamic activity centers. We are looking for a professional with a few years of development experience (public and private preferred) and a fairly keen sense of humor, to join our small team of dedicated professionals.
Job Description
Professional planning position performing a variety of planning related duties. The position is primarily involved in development review but may also include: drafting of land development regulations, the processing of residential annexation applications, small area studies, planning analysis, special projects, redevelopment, urban design, planning for transit oriented/supportive design and energy efficiency.
Essential Functions
- Participates in the implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities of the City of Longwood and the Community Development Services Department.
- Performs current planning.
- Performs and manages complex and sensitive professional planning projects, research and analysis.
- Researches, writes and manages the activities of department generated grant programs.
- Manages specialized planning functions such as new development proposals, studies, and activities of consultants and/or specialists.
- Reviews building permits, site development plan applications, conditional use applications, comprehensive plan and zoning amendment applications, plats, variance applications, business license applications and developer agreements, for consistency with adopted codes and regulations. Prepares staff reports.
- Performs site inspections to verify compliance with development orders and permit approvals...
- Monitors and ensures compliance with planning related local, state and federal laws.
- Interprets, analyzes and applies City Codes, design standards and State statutes relating to future land use and development.
- Works with other members of the Community Development Services Team to perform strategic planning.
- Receives and resolves public concerns and complaints.
- Researches, compiles and prepares reports on projects, operations and activities, making sound recommendations.
- Meets with the public, Community Development Service Team members, business representatives, peers and professionals regularly to further development of projects, plans and activities.
- Composes and presents written and verbal reports relating to planning issues to Land Planning Agency, the Board of Adjustment, City Commission and the public.
- May participate in regional planning issues, representing the City on various regional committees.
- Provides updates to the Community Development webpage.
- All employees serve an essential role in the City’s disaster preparation and/or disaster recovery efforts, as may be designated by the City’s Emergency Manager.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Urban Planning w/minimum 2 years professional planning experience with an emphasis on development review or a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or Geography w/minimum 5 years professional planning experience in development services. Working knowledge of GIS required. A mixture of municipal and provide sector planning experience preferred. The candidate must possess a valid Florida Drivers License. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred. Must have or be able to complete ICS 100 and 700 courses within six (6) months of hire.
Special Requirements
- Ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria. Includes exercise of discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
- Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
- Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.
- Ability to use, operate, and/or handle equipment, such as computers and other office equipment.
The City of Longwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Salary Range : $40,720.46 to $65,152.74
An application and more information may be found at www.longwoodfl.org.
Notice: Preference shall be given to eligible current city employees. All vacancies are open until filled unless otherwise specified. The City of Longwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. Please contact the Human Resources Department at (407) 260-3481 if you have any questions. The City of Longwood is a Drug and Smoke-Free Workplace. The City of Longwood participates in E-verify.
Distribution Date: 02/11/2015